In an unprecedented step the Spanish giants cancelled their usual Friday pre-match press conference, in a bid to stop further controversy spreading between Jose Mourinho and his players.

During recent press conferences, Mourinho has criticized Iker Casillas and Pepe as other Real Madrid stars have called for the in-fighting to stop.

“Perhaps now is the moment to say enough, to move on from the controversies with the boss, with Iker, with Pepe,” Real defender Sergio Ramos, told Spanish broadcaster La Sexta on Thursday. “Let’s leave behind the controversy and the individual egos and focus on the union of the team which is fundamental, and without which success is impossible.”

Mourinho’s reign at Real has come under increased scrutiny in recent weeks. And the Portuguese manager has hardly moved to dispel rumors of an impending move back to England to manage Chelsea. “”I know in England I am loved. I know I am loved by some clubs, especially one.”

He would be a popular choice with fans, players and the media if he was to return to Chelsea. But would Real Madrid miss him? Nope.

The fact of the matter is; fans booed Mourinho’s name when it was announced on Wednesday night during the 6-2 win over Malaga. He has wrangled and upset the ancient hierarchy at Real and now he is publicly criticizing players and causing divisions in his squad. He is creating an incredible mess. One that someone else is likely to clean up.

He has one more year left on his deal after this season. But he won’t stay. He can’t stay. Can he?

Mourinho aimed for Champions League success with Real, he has failed. Despite going out agonizingly in the semifinals in the past two years, it wasn’t quite good enough.

Madrid will buy more star players, hand over the reigns to another talented manager and most likely watch it all unravel once more as the monster egos that exist at the club collide. Mourinho wants out. Madrid want him out.

Come on Mr. Abramovich, just announce Mourinho as the new Chelsea manager before he ruins one of Europe’s finest soccer institutions…oh, wait. That’s part of the plan? In that case, he’s doing well. As they say, ‘keep calm and carry on, Jose.’ Or something like that.

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Watford host Everton on Saturday (7:30 a.m. ET live NBCSN and online via NBC Sports.com) at Vicarage Road to kick things off with both teams out of form and desperate for a win.

Then Arsenal welcome Stoke City to the Emirates Stadium (10 a.m. ET live NBCSN andonline via NBC Sports.com) as Arsene Wenger‘s side look to stretch their unbeaten run to 14 games in the Premier League against a resurgent Potters outfit.

As the same time struggling Swansea City and Sunderland clash (10 a.m. ET live CNBC and online via NBC Sports.com) in a massive relegation battle at the Liberty Stadium. Can Bob Bradley get a big win?

Rounding things off on Saturday we have a big game for two teams in contrasting situations as Leicester City host Manchester City (12:30 p.m. ET live NBC and online via NBC Sports.com) at the King Power Stadium with Claudio Ranieri‘s side in a relegation battle. As for Pep Guardiola and City, they haven’t had it all their own way recently but are just four points off top spot.

On Sunday league-leader Chelsea host West Brom (7 a.m. ET live NBCSN and online via NBC Sports.com) with Antonio Conte‘s boys aiming to make it eight-straight wins in the Premier League but the in-form Baggies stand in the way. Then Manchester United and Tottenham collide at Old Trafford (9:15 a.m. ET live on NBCSN and online via NBC Sports.com) in one of the games of the weekend as both teams still harbor title aspirations but look more likely to simply challenge for the top four this season.

To round Week 15 off Liverpool welcome struggling West Ham to Anfield (11:30 a.m. ET live NBCSN and online via NBC Sports.com) with Jurgen Klopp‘s men aiming to get over their shocking defeat at Bournemouth, while Slaven Bilic‘s Hammers will take anything they can get from this trip.

If you’re looking for full-event replays of Premier League games, you can find them here. They are available soon after the final whistle, but rights limit us to a certain number each week. Looking for game highlights? Try this. Here’s your full TV schedule for the coming days. Enjoy.